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These are very easy, really satisfying for a chocolate craving, and reasonably quick (dough needs an hour in the frig before baking). Needs full baking time, and still quite soft at 12 min., could extend to 13-14 min. Nice in a mix with others for Christmas cookie plate. Make sure to have sanding sugar on hand.

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Fabulous! I found these while nosing around on the www in search of baking books. In my travels I came across a video of Martha making these cookies and I was smitten. They’re quick and easy to prepare and they taste fabulous! The dough is extremely easy to work with and I loved Martha’s tip of using a ruler w the parchment to round out the dough. Essentially this is a slice and bake shortbread but w less sugar in the dough itself. The dusting of icing sugar is a perfect counterpoint to the tartness of the lime juice and zest in the cookie itself. NB that the book has you use the paddle attachment but the video suggests the whisk. I went with the latter and was very pleased w the results. I typically reserve the whisk for eggs so this was a small revelation for me. Photos here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/884276#7824250

These blondies came together very easily and the brown butter added a nice touch- however, the nuttiness of the butter and the walnuts was overpowered by how cloyingly sweet these were (probably should have been warned by the 2.5 cups of sugar + 1 cup of toffee...)

These are outstanding cookies! And arguably very healthy considering all of the rolled oats! Perfect on our Christmas treat tray. I replaced the walnuts with chopped almonds. Will be adding these to my cookie portfolio.

Publishers Text

Cookies are the treat that never disappoints. Whether you're baking for a party or a picnic, a formal dinner or a family supper - or if you simply want something on hand for snacking - there is a cookie that's just right. In Martha Stewart's Cookies, the editors of Martha Stewart Living"" give you 175 recipes and variations that showcase all kinds of flavors and fancies. Besides perennial pleasers like traditional chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin, there are other sweet surprises, including Rum Raisin Shortbread, Peppermint Meringue Sandwiches with Chocolate Filling, and Lime Meltaways.